Please make sure that all changes regarding your student’s transportation are entered into the “Meece Campus ‘Same Day’ Transportation Changes” link by 2pm daily.

  https://bit.ly/MeeceDayOfDismissal

This link is also found on the Bus Transportation page on the Newark Charter School website.  We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring enough time is given to communicate correct information to your child’s teacher prior to dismissal.

ALLERGY SEASON IS HERE!

If your child is susceptible to environmental allergies, please be sure your child takes their medication prior to coming to school as we cannot provide over-the-counter allergy medication during the school day. 

Student medications need to be in an original box with a current prescription label. A completed medication permission slip is required in addition to the action plan before the nurse can give your child medication at school. If your child is prescribed a controlled medication that needs to be taken in the middle of the school day, a parent/guardian is required to hand deliver the medication to the school nurse. **Please note that routine AM medications should be administered at home prior to the student’s school day.

NCSPrimarySchoolNurses@ncs.k12.de.us. 

Primary School (Grades K-2): Jay Alexander and Erin Porter at NCSPrimarySchoolNurses@ncs.k12.de.us 

Intermediate School (Grades 3-5): Elenie Lochonic at Elenie.Lochonic@ncs.k12.de.us

Preordering for June school lunches is open now!  Please log on to Lunch Works to order June lunches before the ordering window closes on 5/15.  Students will continue to eat lunch at school through the last day, even though it’s a half day.  All families participating in the lunch program are responsible for preordering their student’s school lunches, regardless of financial status. If you need assistance with Lunch Works, please contact the Meece Campus Nutrition Coordinator, Jenn Bigham, at jennifer.bigham@ncs.k12.de.us

HELP US NOT WASTE FOOD!  If your student will be absent on a day for which a school lunch has been preordered (regardless of financial status), please notify Mrs. Bigham by 8:00 a.m. on the day of the absence so the meal can be canceled and credited back to your student’s Lunch Works account. Absence notifications received after the school day has begun cannot be credited.

Grab-and-go breakfast is available to all students at NO COST upon arrival at school. Breakfast does not require preordering. Students may choose to pick up a meal before proceeding to their classroom.

Thursday, May 14 - Dorman/McMullen/Albright, Boettcher/Caserta, Hynson, Conner, Vari

Monday, May 11 - Hinton/Ferguson

Tuesday, May 12 - Poppiti/Heller, Anderson/Dryden

Hello Primary School Families,

Attached are the field day sign ups for the Primary School field day.  We have added some additional spots to each of our sign ups.

K: MAY 20TH 9:00AM-11:30AM. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A48ADAF29ABFBC16-63063852-kindergarten

1ST: MAY 20TH 12:40-3:10PM

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A48ADAF29ABFBC16-63267017-1stgrade

2ND: MAY 21ST 9:00AM - 11:30AM

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A48ADAF29ABFBC16-63267135-2ndgrade

 If you have any questions please email me at craig.young@ncs.charter.k12.de.us

NCS Intermediate School Band & Orchestra: 2026-2027 Registration is Open!

Is your child interested in joining Band or Orchestra next school year? Registration for the 2026-2027 Beginning Band and Beginning Orchestra programs is now open! Spots are available for incoming 4th and 5th grade students.

To register, visit the Intermediate School page on the NCS website: newarkcharterschool.org/intermediate-school-home

From there, you can access:

• Beginning Band Registration: for students new to the Band program

• Beginning Orchestra Registration: for students new to the Orchestra program

Already in Band or Orchestra this year? Current 2025-2026 Beginning Band and Orchestra students planning to continue next year as rising 5th graders should complete the Intent to Return Form, also found on the Intermediate School page. More information will be sent home with the students.

Questions? Contact Mr. Bouttavong at tyler.bouttavong@ncs.k12.de.us 

Spring Smarter Balanced and DeSSA Testing Information

Tuesday 5/12 and Wednesday 5/13 ~ Math SBAC (grades 3,4,5)

Tuesday 5/19 ~ 4th and 5th Grade Social Studies DeSSA

It's that time of year!  Intermediate School field days are being held on Thursday May 14 and Thursday May 21. 

3rd Grade Field Day - Thursday, May 21 - 12.10pm-3.10am

4th Grade Field Day - Thursday May 14 - 9am-11.45am

5th Grade Field Day - Thursday, May 14 - 12.25pm-3.10am

Tuesday, May 19 - Johnson, Moreno, Roberts

Wednesday, May 20 - Thomas, Moore, Hudson, Fendell

Tuesday, May 26 - Alexander, Valentine, Keefer

Thursday, May 21 - Melissa Thomas, Perey, Megan Thomas

Thursday, May 28 - Walker/Warner, Hartley, Bernal

Friday, May 29 - Ballard, Gasdia/Gillund, Buzcik

The intermediate school has tons of jackets, sweatshirts, sweaters, and water bottles waiting for their owners to pick them up. Please encourage your student to take a look for missing items before the end of day May 29. All items left will be donated to the school pantry or Goodwill after dismissal.

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month is celebrated annually in the United States throughout May to recognize the history, culture, and achievements of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Please check out the following video to learn more.

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

United Way of Delaware is proud to partner in sharing this opportunity, and Delaware 211 will follow up with applicants to connect them with related resources and no-cost Stand By Me financial coaching. Together, these supports with Energize Delaware help ensure families not only receive immediate energy relief but also have access to tools for long-term financial stability.

Help is now available for Delaware households struggling with energy bills. The Delmarva Power Customer Relief Fund (for Delmarva Power customers) offers up to $300 in one-time bill assistance for income-eligible families. Funds are limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. For non-Delmarva Power customers, Energize Delaware has established the Delaware Energy Fund providing up to $300 in one-time bill assistance for income-eligible families. 

To qualify, households must meet income guidelines and take part in a free Energize Delaware energy efficiency program like the Home Energy Checkup. This step ensures families not only receive financial relief but also save on future energy costs. Please share this information with friends, family, or neighbors who may benefit. Additional information may be found here: https://www.energizedelaware.org/delmarva-power-customer-relief-fund/